Family Outreach Worker

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life. 

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave. 

Circle is seeking a Family Outreach Worker (18 hours/week) to join our Harbour project in Edinburgh. Funded by Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership, this post aims to provide support to children and families affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use, reducing risks and minimising the impact on children. The post holder will work directly with parents, carers and children to strengthen family relationships, improve parenting capacity, and promote safer, healthier lifestyles. 

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional with a qualification in social work, social care, education, health, or another relevant discipline. 

The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing vulnerable families, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children, parents, carers and their families. 

We are also recruiting for an 18 hours Family Outreach Worker for Fathers for our Harbour project and welcome applications from those interested in combining both roles for a full-time 36 hours per week post.